This is my second try to bleach a shirt, an homage to a clockwork orange.

  • caoda@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    9 days ago

    Would you consider writing a tutorial, describing your technique?

    You got a very high definition result 👍

    • grober_Unfug@discuss.tchncs.deOPEnglish
      2·
      9 days ago

      You’ll find your tutorial as a reply to your first request.

      But I forgot to mention one thing.

      I wanted to create a brighter edge to represent the “floor,” so I covered the top and bottom, leaving only a narrow strip exposed, and sprayed again. That’s why there’s a brighter line where the figures are standing.

  • FloMo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    9 days ago

    I absolutely LOVE it! Such a clever way to make lemonade of a potentially unlucky situation.

    Thank you for sharing!

  • caoda@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    9 days ago

    Would you consider writing a tutorial, describing your technique?

    You got a very high definition result 👍

    • grober_Unfug@discuss.tchncs.deOPEnglish
      3·
      9 days ago

      Sure, no problem.

      I drew the stencils in Inkscape, printed them on paper, and cut them out of Mylar.

      I washed and ironed the shirt and put some cardboard between the front and back so the bleach wouldn’t seep through.

      I applied some stencil adhesive for fabric to the back of the Mylar stencils and placed them on the shirt. That’s important if you want cleaner edges. The shadows are blurry at the ends, so I had to lift the stencil slightly off the fabric. I just used some strips of cardboard for that.

      You need a really fine mist for this motive, so I used one of those misters they use at salons. I diluted the Clorox 50:50 with water and sprayed the solution in the direction I imagined the light would cast the shadows—from top to bottom.

      Spray lightly, wait a few minutes, and if it’s not light enough, spray again. Always dab the puddles that build up on the stencil with some toilet paper—otherwise, you’ll get very bright spots around the edges.

      When you think it’s ready: wash immediately with water and afterwards in the washing machine.

      :)